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Somalia’s Al-Shabaab Bans Smoking Cigarettes, Chewing Khat

Bloomberg News
added May 9, 2011 00:00
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[Malaysia] ppim: Look for more effective mechanism to make people quit smoking

The Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association (PPIM) wants the government to look for a more effective mechanism to make Malaysians quit smoking. Its activist chief, Datuk Nadzim Johan, said the reason being that increasing the price of cigarettes was not t
BERNAMA (Malaysian National News Agency) (my)
added Jun 3, 2013 23:37
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[Australia and Oceania] New Samoa TV and radio shun alcohol and tobacco ads

The newly opened television and radio stations of the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa will not carry alcohol and cigarette advertising. Its general manager, Tuiasau Uelese Petaia, says television must be an avenue used for the betterment of fam
Radio New Zealand - Te Reo Irirangi o Aoteoroa (RNZ) (nz)
added May 18, 2013 11:18
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[South Dakota] State appealing ceremonial tobacco policy change

South Dakota corrections officials are appealing a federal judge's decision to reverse its policy banning the use of tobacco in Native American religious ceremonies.
AP - Associated Press
added Feb 14, 2013 20:40
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[India] Booze bottles, cigarette butts in Bangalore's Shikshakara Sadana put gurus to shame

A place devoted to teachers, Shikshakara Sadana is turning out to be a major embarrassment for them. . . . empty liquor bottles and cigarette waste dumped within the premise and overlooked put both the visitors and the authorities manning the sadana to s
DNA India (in)
added Dec 7, 2012 13:25
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LETTER: To Russia with smokes

Talk about hypocrisy. Mitt Romney doesn't care about the American people, or any other people for that matter. He's a greedy opportunist, and we're merely something he can exploit in his never-ending quest for wealth.
Colorado Springs Independent Newsweekly
added Oct 17, 2012 12:11
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[Jordan] Ramadan offers chance to quit, but smokers say it’s not so easy

Sadeq Ghabashah, head of the health ministry’s tobacco control unit, said that anyone who can make it through this Ramadan’s 16-hour fast without lighting up “can quit”. “Fighting the craving for cigarettes is the most difficult step
Jordan Times (jo)
added Aug 12, 2012 17:12
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Fasting best way to quit smoking: Pakistani expert

Along with a bundle of blessings, fasting during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan also helps people quit the bad habit of smoking, a Pakistani doctor has said.
New Kerala.com (in)
added Aug 5, 2012 14:12
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[Massachusetts] NBIAI to meet June 29, will discuss harmful tobacco

North Adams (MA) Transcript
added Jun 20, 2012 05:40
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[Philippines] Prelates push for smoking ban in church premises

Three members of an influential Catholic bishops' group eye banning smoking in and outside church premises, including public plazas.
Cebu City Sun Star (ph)
added May 20, 2012 12:11
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